'Will pay nearly 11% less:' Lower heating bills expected this winter for We Energies customers

'Will pay nearly 11% less:' Lower heating bills expected this winter for We Energies customers

MILWAUKEE --  As the temperatures drop and furnaces kick on across Wisconsin this weekend, We Energies customers are hearing some good news: Their heating bills are expected to be lower this winter.According to We Energies, their winter heating forecast shows the average customer will pay nearly 11% less this winter than last year.We Energies indicates their winter heating forecast is based on a 20-year average of winter weather and assumes the price of natural gas remains where it is today on the spot market.

MILWAUKEE --  As the temperatures drop and furnaces kick on across Wisconsin this weekend, We Energies customers are hearing some good news: Their heating bills are expected to be lower this winter.According to We Energies, their winter heating forecast shows the average customer will pay nearly 11% less this winter than last year.We Energies indicates their winter heating forecast is based on a 20-year average of winter weather and assumes the price of natural gas remains where it is today on the spot market.

First responders honored at Milwaukee Fire Department merit awards

First responders honored at Milwaukee Fire Department merit awards

MILWAUKEE -- They skip holidays and family dinners -- and put their own lives on hold to protect others.On Thursday night, Oct. 10, those who go above and beyond with their selfless, heroic acts were honored.

MILWAUKEE -- They skip holidays and family dinners -- and put their own lives on hold to protect others.On Thursday night, Oct. 10, those who go above and beyond with their selfless, heroic acts were honored.

Milwaukee police need help to ID man wanted for armed robbery near 27th and Layton

Milwaukee police need help to ID man wanted for armed robbery near 27th and Layton

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Oct. 8 near 27th and Layton.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating the suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Oct. 8 near 27th and Layton.

Racine man arrested, accused of growing marijuana on private property in Caledonia

Racine man arrested, accused of growing marijuana on private property in Caledonia

RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Wednesday, Oct. 9 against a Racine man accused of growing marijuana on private property that did not belong to him in Caledonia.Gregg Gulbrandson, 50, of Racine, was arrested Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, as agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit and K-9 officers executed a search warrant at Gulbrandson's home on Illinois Street near Wright Avenue in Racine after information was developed in September that Gulbrandson was involved in an outdoor grow operation on Highway 31 near 5 Mile Road in Caledonia.

RACINE COUNTY -- Charges were filed Wednesday, Oct. 9 against a Racine man accused of growing marijuana on private property that did not belong to him in Caledonia.Gregg Gulbrandson, 50, of Racine, was arrested Tuesday morning, Oct. 8, as agents from the Racine County Metro Drug Unit and K-9 officers executed a search warrant at Gulbrandson's home on Illinois Street near Wright Avenue in Racine after information was developed in September that Gulbrandson was involved in an outdoor grow operation on Highway 31 near 5 Mile Road in Caledonia.

'It's a wild thing:' Prosecutors say 2 robbed 3 on Milwaukee's east side in 10 minutes

'It's a wild thing:' Prosecutors say 2 robbed 3 on Milwaukee's east side in 10 minutes

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 8 against Aaron Buggs, 17, of Milwaukee -- a young man prosecutors said was responsible for three armed robberies in 10 minutes on Milwaukee's east side.Buggs faces one count of attempted armed robbery with threat of force, as party to a crime, and two counts of armed robbery with threat of force, as party to a crime for incidents that happened at 12:20 a.m. on Murray Avenue near Newberry Boulevard, and at 12:30 a.m. near Cramer Street and Locust Street, and at roughly the same time near Frederick Avenue and Belleview Place.Seth King, 18, a college student, was the second victim."It's never real until it is," said King. "It's kind of surreal.

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed Tuesday, Oct. 8 against Aaron Buggs, 17, of Milwaukee -- a young man prosecutors said was responsible for three armed robberies in 10 minutes on Milwaukee's east side.Buggs faces one count of attempted armed robbery with threat of force, as party to a crime, and two counts of armed robbery with threat of force, as party to a crime for incidents that happened at 12:20 a.m. on Murray Avenue near Newberry Boulevard, and at 12:30 a.m. near Cramer Street and Locust Street, and at roughly the same time near Frederick Avenue and Belleview Place.Seth King, 18, a college student, was the second victim."It's never real until it is," said King. "It's kind of surreal.

'Just sad:' Man, woman could face animal cruelty charges after arrest at Milwaukee home

'Just sad:' Man, woman could face animal cruelty charges after arrest at Milwaukee home

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a 24-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were arrested and expected to face animal cruelty charges after investigators were at a residence near 24th Place and W.

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police said a 24-year-old man and 18-year-old woman were arrested and expected to face animal cruelty charges after investigators were at a residence near 24th Place and W.

MPD introduces publicly accessible crime maps, statistics: 'Something the community has asked for'

MPD introduces publicly accessible crime maps, statistics: 'Something the community has asked for'

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8 a publicly-accessible database with eight major crime categories: Homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft-larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

MILWAUKEE -- The Milwaukee Police Department announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8 a publicly-accessible database with eight major crime categories: Homicide, rape, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, theft-larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson.

Milwaukee's fallen firefighters remembered during solemn ceremony

Milwaukee's fallen firefighters remembered during solemn ceremony

MILWAUKEE -- A ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9 to remember the fallen firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department.Among the speakers at Wednesday's ceremony were Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

MILWAUKEE -- A ceremony was held on Wednesday morning, Oct. 9 to remember the fallen firefighters of the Milwaukee Fire Department.Among the speakers at Wednesday's ceremony were Fire Chief Mark Rohlfing and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett.

Mother charged with child neglect after 2-year-old son burned with lighter throughout his body

Mother charged with child neglect after 2-year-old son burned with lighter throughout his body

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Wednesday, Oct. 9 against the mother of a 2-year-old boy who suffered severe burns, allegedly inflicted by Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, who was charged on Sept. 30.Jawarria Addarr, 23, of Milwaukee, faces one count of neglecting a child -- consequence is bodily harm.According to a criminal complaint, Addarr told investigators she left her two children with Powell on Sept. 21 while she went to her mom's house to do laundry.

MILWAUKEE -- Charges were filed and an arrest warrant was issued Wednesday, Oct. 9 against the mother of a 2-year-old boy who suffered severe burns, allegedly inflicted by Lamont Powell, 30, of Milwaukee, who was charged on Sept. 30.Jawarria Addarr, 23, of Milwaukee, faces one count of neglecting a child -- consequence is bodily harm.According to a criminal complaint, Addarr told investigators she left her two children with Powell on Sept. 21 while she went to her mom's house to do laundry.

Driver taken to hospital, issued citations after crashing in closed construction zone

Driver taken to hospital, issued citations after crashing in closed construction zone

RACINE COUNTY -- A 63-year-old Oak Creek man was transported to the hospital Tuesday night, Oct. 8 after crashing his vehicle in a closed construction area in Racine County.

RACINE COUNTY -- A 63-year-old Oak Creek man was transported to the hospital Tuesday night, Oct. 8 after crashing his vehicle in a closed construction area in Racine County.

Caught on camera: MPD seeks help to ID man wanted in business burglary

Caught on camera: MPD seeks help to ID man wanted in business burglary

MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man involved in a business burglary that occurred on Sept. 18th.

MILWAUKEE --The Milwaukee Police Department needs your help identifying and locating a man involved in a business burglary that occurred on Sept. 18th.